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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-09-24
Feminine Fun.

Never marry girl who refuses TO
eat corn from Il cob; ten TO one she has
got store teeth.
A schoolgirl upon being asked by
the teacher to define hollow mockery
promptly replied, "a hustle"
While the summer girl is at Nan
tucket breasting the wave her good old
mother stays at home and stems the
currant
Amy appearing on the piazza with
some lemons)-Ada, have you got a
squeezer! Ada Only Gus, and |
can't spare him.
"Girls think men are all soul" saws
q woman who has had three husbands,
"but women know they are all stom-
ach."
A Colorado girl mistook her lover
for a bear and filled him with shot.
He weighs more than he did, but is not
handsoner.
An Indiana woman put her foot
down and prevented railroad com
pany building on her property. This
speaks well for the Indiana foot.
A neat proposal Of marriage was
made by a man the other night, who
said: Now, my dear, you say you
have $4,000 in your own name,
why not put 1t in miner"
Domestic What will I get for
breakfasts There isn't 4 bit OF bread
in the house. Mrs. Youngwife-
Dear, dear | That is too bad. | sup
pose you had better have toast.
There is evidently great deal 20
be learned about women" says Phil
adelphia editor. There is, indeed,
and the best way TO learn il is TO ask
some other woman about 1t.
Gent. Ito sceaming child In short
frocks) Come, now, my little girl,
don't scream so be quiet here's a
sugarplum. Child-Don't want
sugarplum; won't be quiet; Use not
a girl-I'se boy.
4 machine has been invented that
will sew on 5000 buttons a day. No
one seems TO know yet whether or
not marriage license for that sort of
a machine costs more than one for the
other kind.
The foolish virgin in the scriptures
came with no oil in her lamp. Now
she comes with four gallon can of
Kerosene TO pour on the kitchen fire,
and her funeral expenses are added
TO the loss of the oil.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-09-24
The Typical southcrner.

When the war broke ont the masses
OF the people on both sides of the Po-
tomac knew very little about each
other, says the Atlanta Constitution.
They did not travel, mix and mingle.
The stay-at-home Southerner took a
partisan and sectional view of the
North, and the stay-at.home Northern
er took partisan and sectional view
Of the South.
We believed that the typical North
erner was tall, Ratchet faced, blue
eyed and light haired II took long
time TO convince ms that the North was
mainly made up of brunettes, while
the South was the home for the
blondes.
When the Louisiana Tiger Zouaves
came through here about the first year
of the war they were critically exam
ined. One of our citizens picked out
chunky, swarthy, black haired you.
ave, and remarked to the crowd:
There is n specimen of the pure
type. There is no installing il any
where. such man could not be born
under Northern skies. He is either "A
Creoie of Louisiana, Spaniard,
Frenchman, or a Greek. / will settle
the matter right now"
Walking mp TO the soldier, he open
ed conversation with him, and finally
asked him 10 name the State of his
birth.
"Well." said the zouave. hesitating-
ly, al don't know as il makes any diff
ference, but il may surprise you lit
tie. was born in the state OF
Maine"
There was painful pause in the
conversation for moment, and then
our Atlanta man asked:
"Well, how in the blazes do you hap
pen to belong TO this crowdY"
"Oh, that's all right was the an
swer. "You see that I'm a sailor. l
was paid Oft in New Orleans about a
month before the war opened. | frol-
licked around until my money was all
gone, and when came 10 myself the
trouble had commenced. Well, /
wanted TO see some fun, and as the
boys were good fellows, joined
them"
The disappointed citizen could not
resist the temptation to fire parting
shot.
Perhaps" said he, "you did not
much care which flag you fought
underg'
ME? No." was the prompt re-
spouse.
1t is needless to say that this zouave,
who looked so typically Southern. was
forthwith dronned like a hot nntatn-
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-09-24

"How's this John? You said you
intended 70 propose 10 Miss Gushing
ton this evening, and here you are
back before 2 o'clock. She surely
didn't refuse your "No-o, didn't
propose. concluded % postpone
the question" "Now see here, John,
IL You don't get that girl it's your own
fault The idea of being such cow
ard. You, who have bravely walked
up TO the lannon's mouth" yes,
but the cannon hadn't been eating
onions. "--Ne,o York Mercury.
Eight war governors win attend tn
G. A. II. encampment at ST. Louis.
The lawyers fees In the Jake Sharp
bribery trial. amounted 70 $4,000.
The professorship OF the Smithsonian
institute pays only 5000 q year.
Fruit Is rotting on the ground 10
many places In California.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-12-26
John EarweII Anderson.

| Mr.. John Farwell Anderson died in this
city at 10.4o o'clock yesterday morning, aged
| 64syears. Mr.. Anderson was son Of Hon.
John Anderson and brother of Gen. S. j.
Anderson, collector of this port. He re-
ceiyed an excellent academic education, and.
when quite young was member OF the
North Eastern Boundary Commission as an
engineer He had been engaged in many
important engineering enterprises, ,and as
Chief Engineer of the Portland & Ogdens-
burg, constructed that road. He has been
for number of years one of the State Board
of Railroad Commissioners.
Mr.. Anderson was most genial and agree
able, and we doubt if he ever made an ene-
my. He was good husband and kind
father, and man thoroughly equipped in
| the minute Of his profession. His loss will
be sincerely mourned He leaves widow
and three daughters, Mrs. e. Greeley Spring
and Miss Fannie Anderson, of Portland, and
Mrs. G. W. Lord of Boston, Mass.
Mr.. Anderson had been sufferer for some
time past with heart disease. Once or twice
he had recovered sufficiently to get tout, and
then would be visited with another attack.
For the past fortnight he has been very Ill,
but his death, when it came yesterday, was
sudden.
The funeral will take place Wednesday, at
10 a. M, from his late residence, No. "a Free
street
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-12-26
chrlstmas Presentations,

The PRESS carriers present Mr.. Frank
Morton, the collector for the paper, an ele-
CANT edition of Scott's Works, twenty-five
volumes.
Mr.. w. M. Marks was presented by his
employees with an elegant umbrella.
The clerks of Mcclellan, Mosher & Co.,
presented Mr.. Mcclellan beautiful UNI
brella.
Mr.. Charles Grimmer was presented with
an elegant gold headed umbrella by his or
chestra.
Mr. Frank Stockman, of Wilson & Co.,
presented each one Of his employees with
fat turkey.
The walters at the U. S. Hotel presented
the head waiter, Mr.. Arthur Manchester, an
elegant easy chair.
Mr.. John Colman, the head waiter of the
Falmouth, received purse of $40, from the
guests of the house.
The walters at the Preble House presented
Mr.. James 4. Butler, the head alter,
beautiful easy chair.
Mr.. J. H. Harris, janitor OF the Butler
Grammar School, received solid set OF sill
yer knives and forks from the teachers.
F. B. Clark, superintendent OF Chestnut
st. Sunday School, was well remembered by
the schoolat the Christmas tree distribution.
A handsome gold watch, chain and seal
was given Mr.. j. W. Clapp, head stevedore
for the Maine Steamship Company by the
employees.
Mr.. A. II. Bailey, foreman OF the confec-
toner's department. at Goudy 81 Kent's was
given handsome chair by the men in his
department.
The employees of the Atkinson Furnishing
Company presented Mr.. Isaac G. Atkinson,
manager, the handsome Rogers group 1.-The
Eldest Daughter"
Mrs. Leese's arrangement of the Christ
mas tree and distribution of gifts to the little
ones at the Maine General Hospital was
| fully appreciated by the recipient.
The owners and drivers of truck teams on
| Commercial street gave Mr.. John Casey,who
has been with the Portland Steam Packet
Company, "a years, purse of money.
Miss Harriet N. Warren, who for many
years. has served so acceptably as house
keeper at the Preble, was the recipient OF a
valuable gold watch, the generous gift OF the
girls under her management Mr.. Bernard
J. Gallagher, one of the walters, was remem-
bered by his friends by the gift of an elegant
gold handled silk umbrella and pair of gold
mounted opera glasses.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-12-26
Christmas.

| Yesterday the churches were prettily
dressed with holly, mistletoe and evergreen,
and in several cases there were some beauti-
full floral offerings. The music published in
Saturdays PRESS was superbly rendered
and the churches were filled with listeners.
Many of the churches gave Sunday school
evening concerts, which were highly enjoya-
BILE.
Today will be generally observed as Christ
mas. The wholesale stores will be closed all
day and the retail grocery and provision
stores at noon.
The following dry and fancy GOODS dealers
will close their places of business today:
Rines Brothers. Millett, Evans g. Co., Cham
berlain g. Homestead, Turner Brothers, ]. M.
Dyer & Co., Eastman Brothers, x. John
Little & Co., E. A. Marrett. Horatio Staples,
Solomon Shine.
The usual holiday Office hours will be OBJ
served at the post office, viz: Cashiers Of
fee and general delivery, s to 8 a. m. and to
p. m. carriers deliveries at s a. m. and 2
p. m. collections at a. m. and 6 p. m; all
others omitted.
At Portland Theatre and Park Garden
there will be afternoon and evening perform
ances.
The custom House, city offices, banks and
other public institutions will be closed.
The PRESS will appear as usual tomorrow
| morning.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-12-26
PERSONAL.

Mr.. Franklin Sawyer is quite Ill again.
Mr.. A. j. Rich had an i'll turn on Friday,
but has improved in health.
Mr.. Z. z. MCGOWAN, of the Boston Pilot.
has returned home after pleasant trip
South.
Mr.. S. c. Perry, so long with Hons. N. q
| 81. b. Cleaves, has been made a partner in
that law firm.
Mr.. A. w. jackson, who kept fruit store
on Commercial street for many years, died
Friday night, aged So years.
Mr.. w. L. L. Gill received the eongratula-
tions of his many friends, Friday, it heing
the occasion of his fftieth birthday.
Mr.. John ii. McDonough, member OF
the Massachusetts, House of Representatives,
is spending the Christmas holidays with his
Portland friends.
Mr.. John Mitts, a former Portland resident
and member Of the p. L. l. white Coats, =
died in Boston Saturday. His body win be
brought here for burial Tuesday.
Rev. George B. Titus of Saco, was sur
prised the other evening at the house OF w.
II. Burke in North Kenneeunk, by dona-
ton party. His friends left him. among
other things, good-sized roll of greenbacks.
Dr. w. E. Baxter of Portland has taken
apartments and opened an Office at the resi-
dence of Mrs. Dale, corner of Union and
High streets, Bangor. The doctor in
tends to devote himself exclusively to the
diseases of the eye, ear and throat, having
been assistant at the Manhattan Eye. Ear
and Throat Hospital, New York city, and
also under DR.. Holt, in the Maine Eye and
Ear lnfirmary.
A correspondent at st. James, in Florida,
writes the Bangor Commercial as follows, OF
Maine men in Florida: "St. James City is
one of the healthiest places lin Florida, per-
fectly free from malaria, and has tropical
climate. The island is principally owned by
Maine capitalists, among whom are G. A.
Boardman and c. f. Todd of Calais. The
| San Carlos Hotel here is under the manage
ment of Mr. Geo. ii. Bemis, of the Mt. Kineo
House,"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-12-26
PULPIT AND PLATFORM.
AT THE CATHOLIC CHURCHES.

AT THE CATHOLIC CHUhChho'
AT the Cathedral Of the Immaculate Cor
ception the services were very largely at
tended and of their usual solemnity The
Rt Rev. Bishop Healy participated at the
high mass preached and bestowed the papal
benedction. He was assisted by the Rev.
Fathers tHealy, S. j. Linehan. O'Cailaghan
and Sekinger. The music under the dlrec-
ton of Mr.. Quinby and his efficient choir
was most praiseworthy. In the afternoon
the Ri. Rev. Bishop sang pontitical yespers.
He was assisted by the above named priests
and the Very Rev. Father Murphy oil St.
Dominic's.
The Christmas services at st. Dominic S
were carried out in a most impressive man
ner, the Very Rev. Father Murphy and MS
assistant, the Rev. Father Reardon, oftici-
ating. Father Murphy preached beautiful
sermon appropriate to the day The music
was of its usual excellence.
grand representation of the. birth place
of the new born King at Bethlehem may pc
seen at one of the side affairs. The Rt. Kew,
Bishop was present at yespers preaching an
eloquent sermon BETTING the occasion.
ST. LAWRENCE STREET CHURCH.
The services at this church yesterday, were
all in accord with the day. In the morning,
Rev. Mr. Wright, the pastor, preached an in
teresting sermon, using as text, Matt. 2;
10. The theme of the sermon was the joy OF
the wise men.
In the afternoon, the choir rendered a
cantata, called thine Pictures" to large
and highly delighted audience. Solos by
Miss Anna Cobb, Miss Lena Anderson, Mr..
Frank w. Shaw and Mr.. Alex NJ. Menish ;
duets by the Misses Anderson and Misses
Cobb and Anderson; trio by Misses Hardy,
Duffett and Anderson; and a quartette by
Misses Cobb and Gerrish, and Messrs. Shaw
and Waterman, were all well given.
In the evening there was Sabbath school
concert, participated in by members of the
school, assisted by the choir. An exercise
called eThe Old, Old Story" consisting
connected Rotations. interspersed with
singing, was very enjoyable. solo by
Miss Eva Findley was very pleasing. Among
other well rendered recitations may be mem
toned readings by Mr. ii. w. Waterman
and Mr. G. 5. Wright as especially pleasing !.
This people are justly proud of their choir.
which, under the leadership of Mr. Frank
w. Shaw, and ably assisted by the skillful
organist, Mrs. Samuel Thurston, is capable
of furnishing such excellent music as that
given yesteaday. at all the services.
REFORM CLUB MEETING.
Mr.. George ii. Lefayor presided over the
meeting of the Reform Club last evening
and spoke at length in very interesting
way, making some telling points. Brief
speeches were made by President Phillips
and Messrs. Facey. Cotton, Millett Me-
Donald, Towle, Chandler, Crook, Skillins,
Bradley and Gulliver. An increased in
terest has OF late been manifest in the meet
Jugs of the Club, and the membership is con-
stantly increasing.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-12-26

Home Rule nicotine.

A public reception will be rendered the
accredited ENJOYS OF the Irish Nation, Ar
thur O'Connor. M. P. and Sir Thomas Es-
monde, NJ. p, at City Hall about January
18th. under the auspices of the various Irish
American Societies of this city.
The Grattan Literary Association, Irish
American Relief Association, Divisions OF
the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the
Portland Montgomery Guards, will appoint
committees during the coming week to make
arrangements for the meeting.
1t is to be hoped that all of our citizens
who are interested in the great struggle for
Irish nationality will cooperate with the
members of these societies in making the
coming meeting as large and as enthusiastic
as those held In other cities.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-12-26
The Aims House Properly.

A writer in the Telegram thinks the Aims
House property should be sold, and the poor
farm placed elsewhere. The writer says the
farm contains 1,9O9,6S2 square feet OF land
eligible for building purposes, worth at least
% cents a foot Allowing the proper amount
of land for streets, there would be. left 261
city lots, containing 1,306, COP feet yielding at
% cts. per foot, $354.17 Of this sum $4,000
could be retained for the poor farm, and
1886, 900 would be left towards the reduction
of the city debt. The houses sbuilt on this
property would give the city an income in
taxes on.a valuation of one million dollars
Our people would stay at home and we would
have 10000 instead of $4,000 population
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-12-26
DEATHS

In this city. Dec, 20. John Farwell Anderson.
aged Oh years,-son of the late Hon John Ander-
son.
Funeral service on Wednesday forenoon at 10
O'Clock, at his late residence, No. "a Free street.
Friends are kindly requested not to send flowers.
In this city. Dec. 20, Eliza c., wife of VIM. q.
Lord, aged II years months
Funeral on Tuesday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock
from rear of No. Al Chestnut street. Friends and
relatives are invited to attend
In this city, Dec. "a, Mrs. Sarah M. Stowell,
aged 10 years.
Funeral at New Gloucester on Tuesday after
noou at 2.30 O'Clock. Prayers at the residence of
Howard Gould, Al Carlton street. at / A. M.
In Deerins, Dec. 20, Fannie L., wife of John l..
McJntire, aged 80 years months.s
Funeral Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, at
her fathers residence, No. 1126 Congress street.
Burial at convenience OF the family.
In West Buxton, Dec. 10, John L. Davis, aged
81 years months.
In Nobleboro Dec 20. Isaac Hall, aged rs yrs.
In Elliott, Dec. 10. Capt. James Tobey, aged
SO years.
In Naples, Dec. IS, Mrs. Madison Clark.
In Berwick, Bee. 8, Mrs. Mary j. Hersom, aged
IA wears.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-12-26

let that cold of yours run on. You think it is a
light thing. But it may run into catarrh. Or into
pneumonia. Or consumption.
Catarrh is disgusting. Pneumonia is dangerous.
Consumption is death itself.
The breathing apparatus must be be kept
healthy and clear of all distractions and offensive
matter Otherwise there is trouble ahead.
All the diseases of these parts, head, nose,
throat, bronchial tubes and lungs, can be delight
fully and entirely cured by the use of Boschees
German Syrup. If you don't know this already
thousands and thousands of people can tell you
They have been cured by it, and "know how it is
themselves" Bottle only rs cents. Ask any
druggist
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-12-26
The morrIIps corner course.

The subject of Mr.. Pencils lecture is "a
Trip to Mauritius." 1t is illustrated by the
aid of Mr.. G. b. Fuller and his calcium light,
with a large number of beautiful pictures of
this most picturesque island and of the peo-
pie found there.
The "yisit to the Sandwich Islands," by
Mr.. Henry M. Mailing, is also an illustrated
lecture and will be very enjoyable enter
tainment.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-12-26

The PRESS, the other morning, mentioned
an accident that happened to Miss Charlotte
Thomas of this city. AT the time it was I'M
derstood the accident was not serious but it
seems it was. Yesterday, erysipelss set in
and the physician feared for the result. Miss
Thomas is at Woodfords where she has re-
NAMED since the accident occurred.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-12-26
Accident on the Boston g. Maine.

The Boston & Maine train No. 70 which
left this city Saturday and was due in Haver-
hill at noon met with an accident near the
Essex street crossing in that city. The en-
CINE struck the end of frog, and passed
safely along, but the tender, baggage, smok
ing, Pullman car and one passenger car be-
came derailed. The train crashed over the
sleepers Is rods before finally stopping
shaking up and badly frightening the pas,
sengers No one was injured. Most OF the
cars were damaged. A train was made up
and took the passengers to Boston an hour
Loft
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-12-26
Frank A. cIarke's Funeral.

The funeral of the late Frank A. Clarke
took place Saturday afternoon. The floral
tributes were beautiful. Rev. DR.. Fem con-
Quoted the services, while Ancient Land
mark Lodge conducted the burial service,
The officers of Portland Commandery ana
Mt Vernon Royal Arch Chapter officiated as
pall-bearers. All the boot and shoe jobbing
houses were closed during the funeral.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-12-26
MARRIAGES.

In Norway. Dec. 81, Henry ID. Cole of Green
wood and Jennie nj. Houghton of Norway.
In Oxford Dec. 10, Walter Holden and Emma
Ward.
In Poland Dec IA, Moses Bailey and Miss Mary
Griffin.
In Sanford, Dec. II, Berton Day of Sanford and
Miss Alice NJ. Anderson of Warren.
In Jay, Dec. IL, Arthur w. Paine and George
L. Whitman.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-12-26
IvvLodoe D. of r.

The election of Ivy Lodge. No. 3, Daugh-
tiers of Rebekah. took place Saturday evening,
at Odd Fellows Hall, and these officers were
elected:
N CT. Orlando Smith.
v. G.-Mrs Isaballa S. Woodbury..
r. S-Mrs. Lizzie b. Spauldlng.
f. S-Mr. I. Frank Jones.
T.-Mrs. Mary Il. Pagan. . ,..,
Trustees-A ID. Smith, NJ. g. Cummings, Mrs.
Sarah f. Alexander, Mrs. Maria +. Briggs, MIS-
Hattie G.. Berry.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-12-26
Living Monuments

Veterans at the Soldiers Home are often
known by the name Of the battle ABOUT
Here is man that was at Cold Harbor; he
will be addressed, Hello, Cold Harbor,"
and Gettysburg, "Hello, Gettysburg, ETC.,
until every battle of the war has living
monument in some Of these old heroes.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-12-26
Ia6o---Is64

The Republicans of this city who voted for
Abraham Lincoln in 1860 or 1864, are requested
to meet at the Ward Room of Ward No. 3
THURSDAY EVENING, Dec. 20, at 7.30
O'Clock, to organize Veteran Republican Club.
PER ORDER.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-12-26
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
MoULToN's DRAMATIC co

MOOLION > DhA0AllS W.
This afternoon and evening the Moulton
Dramatic Company will make their first APP
pearance at Portland Theatre, where they
will play weeks engagement. The plays
will be the Lancashire Lass" this after
noon, and "a Celebrated Case" tonight. The
company comes to us well spoken of by ex-
| changes They will present standard plays
| at popular prices, as the Bennett a. Moulton
| Co. presented their operas here. That there
| will be crowded audiences there can be little
| doubt. Reserved seats can be secured during
| the day.
PARK GARDEN.
This afternoon and evening Prof. Skinner,
the well known mesmerist and magician,
will appear at this house. The professor is
said to have great power as mesmerist,
having perfect control over the members OF
| his audiences. He can make them do just
| as he wills. He is also very skillful at leger-
| domain. ventriloquism, mind reading, ETC.,
and will introduce during the evening, the
| great trunk mystery.
PINAFoRE.
Ever, body likes "Pinafore" when 1t is
we'll given and it viii be produced Saturday
next in excellent style at City ball by the
| mariana Opera Co. The names of the ar
tlStS VINO lncluue MISS hucc SdAlS, aiS q
| guarantee of the singing. Tickets should be
secured at once at Stockbridge's.
NOTES
''Bill Nye" will be the next attraction in
| the Stockbridge course. MIR. Stockbridge
| has good seats on sale.
| Grimmer's orchestra will play at North
Arson January I'd, for the Odd Fellows con-
/ Ncert and ball.
BARLEY McCallum is meeting with great
| success West.
Mrs Fellows, Mrs. Morrison, Messrs
| Thurston and Shaw, will sing at the IVAN
| hoe Lodge entertainment, Jan. 17th